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Dyson steal, Trae behind-the-back pass, Jalen dunk oh yesss #hawks #nba #traeyoung #dysondaniels



Dyson steal, Trae behind-the-back pass, Jalen dunk oh yesss #hawks #nba #traeyoung #dysondaniels

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  1. We have to fire Quinn. He keeps getting out coached do we really wanna win or we wasting time please let us fans know. We have height and length on this team but yet we choose to get beat in the paint with Luke and Wallace lineup

  2. That pick N roll top of the key that isolates Trae & KP on defense is a big weakness. Porzingis doesn't have the lateral speed to cover for Trae's deficiencies. Okgonwu may have to play at end of games with KP on the bench

  3. The Hawks are wasting the development of Risacher and Dyson. Risacher has shown he's comfortable in fast-paced transition play, and Johnson and Dyson would thrive in it too. This season, Dyson has lost many of his shooting opportunities. Last season, he had a solid shooting percentage both on drives and from the right corner three, but now he barely gets any passes and is struggling. Trae Young is the team's biggest issue—his efficiency has declined for three consecutive seasons, and aside from his passing, he offers little value. His negative impact on the team far outweighs his contributions. The Hawks must build around Dyson, Johnson, and Risacher, giving them ample ball possession to secure the future. Additionally, newcomer Newell played well in the previous game but didn’t get any minutes in this one.

    Since trading Zach LaVine, the Bulls have shown significant improvement by focusing on their young players. Teams like the Magic, Raptors, and Pistons are rebuilding with versatile, two-way young talent. No other team in this increasingly height-dominated league is building around a player like Trae Young—a streetball-style guard with no defense, inefficient offense, and a tendency to take reckless threes when the team is fighting to close the gap. I’ve never heard of a team building around players like Jason Williams or Rafer Alston. The Hawks are destroying the growth opportunities of their young players and heading toward ruin.

  4. The Hawks must give Dyson, who entered the league as a point guard, more ball-handling opportunities, increased shooting chances, and a higher tactical role in the offense. Last season’s Most Improved Player is only 22 years old—he needs more touches to grow alongside Risacher and Johnson. Last season, he averaged three three-point attempts per game and made one per contest. He possesses excellent footwork, driving ability, great passing vision, and natural ball-handling instincts. However, this season, his average shot attempts have been cut in half compared to last year, and very few teammates pass him the ball, especially for three-point opportunities. He deserves more chances.

    When Trae Young was absent last season, Dyson scored 28 points and led the team to a victory over the Celtics, who had Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Both he and Johnson performed exceptionally well in that game. Youth and energy are what will drive the Hawks’ growth—they should no longer build around Trae Young. I can’t think of any team other than the Hawks that would even start Trae Young. His presence severely hinders the development opportunities of the young players. He takes nearly 20 shots per game, yet his shooting percentages are abysmal—just 36% from the field and 19% from beyond the arc. He offers no defense, and opposing teams target him when they need to score. Moreover, when the Hawks narrow the gap in close games, Trae Young takes reckless three-point attempts, leading to fast-break opportunities for the opponent and costing the team the game. It’s utterly absurd!

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